Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Board Debates New Truck
by Alex Brooks
At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting September 17, Supervisor Alan Webster said the water system rehabilitation grant application has been submitted, and letters have gone out from both County legislators, Senator Marchione, Congressman John Faso and others supporting the town’s application. [Read more…] about PETERSBURGH TOWN BOARD
On Saturday, September 8, members of the Mary McClellan Hospital & Skilled Nursing Facility (1917-2003) employees had a great time greeting their friends and co-workers, some of whom had not seen each other in years. [Read more…] about Mary McClellan Hospital Reunion
How Do We Dump the Illegal Dumping
By Thaddeus Flint
Illegal dumpsters deposits, the offense and defense of a culvert, a new evil fly, and just how much power does the Town need when there isn’t any power were the topics of the night at an extraordinarily short Town Board meeting in New Lebanon last week. [Read more…] about NEW LEBANON TOWN BOARD
George Prepares A Lawsuit
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Friday, July 12, 1844: I walked over to Simeon Wylie’s to find out if he knew of any of Gillett Goodrich’s hands would testify that I gave my consent to have one of the sills cut into and only a part of the sill put under my Rodgers house. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Troy’s 5th Annual Steampunk Festival again drew a large crowd, both old and young. [Read more…] about Enchanted City Steampunk
The EPA contractor SKEO Solutions has completed its report on the need for technical assistance for the Hoosick Falls community regarding the PFOA assessment and cleanup. [Read more…] about State Agencies Seek To Engage The Public
Community Unrest Grows Over Proposed Brunswick Apartment Complex
by Doug La Rocque
The meeting room at the Brunswick Town Hall was packed this past Thursday night, September 6, when the Planning Board reconvened its public hearing on the proposed 201 unit apartment building complex, to be located behind Planet Fitness on Hoosick Road (State Route 7). [Read more…] about Brunswick Planning Board
Doll’s Eyes
White Baneberry or Doll’s Eyes (Actaea pachypoda) can be found bearing berries in our rich woods now.
by Steve Bradley
It was a busy hour for the Hoosick Fire Department and Town of Hoosick Rescue Squads last Thursday, September 6, when they responded to three accidents in just over one hour. [Read more…] about Busy Afternoon For Hoosick Responders
By Doug La Rocque
Daphne Jordan was joined by Assemblyman Jake Ashby and three area county sheriffs, when she called for legislation to be introduced. [Read more…] about Senate Candidate Jordan Accuses Governor Cuomo Of Pandering
